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The Member of Parliament for Tema Central, Yves Hanson-Nortey, has asserted that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections validates the stance of the 94 Majority caucus members who demanded the removal of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
The group had called for Ofori-Atta’s dismissal, citing concerns over economic mismanagement that they argued had contributed to the widespread economic hardships facing Ghanaians.
Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Hanson-Nortey emphasized that the NPP’s significant loss of parliamentary seats and its poor overall performance in the elections highlight the repercussions of failing to address the concerns they raised.
“This outcome reflects the consequences of ignoring the concerns raised by us and many Ghanaians about the direction of the economy under Ofori-Atta’s leadership,” he stated.
Recounting his participation in the “Ken Must Go” campaign, Hanson-Nortey explained, “I participated in the Ken Must Go [protest] because I believed that at that time, we were not governing well. And I wasn’t alone. We became a caucus. We were about 94. Later, it became a caucus decision.”
He further noted that the discontent within Parliament was widespread, adding, “At least 135 to 137 Members of Parliament at that time had similar views or one way or the other sided with the idea that we were not governing well. And I think we have been vindicated by the results that have come out.”
Hanson-Nortey’s remarks reflect ongoing discussions within the
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